fault
gb/fˈɔlt/ us/fˈɔlt/
B1
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
relation
1
blame for something wrong
When something bad happens because of you.
用法パターン：
[something] is [someone]'s fault
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'fault' with 'mistake'. 'Fault' refers to responsibility for a problem, while 'mistake' refers to the actual wrong action.
類義語
blame (More general term for assigning responsibility; 'fault' is often used in fixed phrases.)
対義語
innocence (Indicates lack of responsibility for wrongdoing.)
コロケーション
take the fault
|find fault
|at fault
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It was my fault we missed the train.
- The accident was not her fault.
- Whose fault is it that the report is late?
- He admitted the delay was his fault.
学習者向け例文
- It is my fault we are late.
- The broken glass is her fault.
- This problem is not my fault.
名詞
B1
entity
2
flaw or defect in something
A small bad part in someone or something.
用法パターン：
a fault in [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'fault' with 'error'; 'fault' refers to a flaw in quality or character, while 'error' refers to a wrong action or calculation.
類義語
flaw (Very close in meaning; 'flaw' can be more formal and often refers to critical defects.)
対義語
perfection (Indicates no flaws or weaknesses.)
コロケーション
design fault
|minor fault
|technical fault
テーマ
daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The machine has a serious design fault.
- His biggest fault is that he talks too much.
- There was a fault in the software code.
学習者向け例文
- There is a fault in the TV.
- Her only fault is that she is late.
- This phone has a small fault.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
3
crack in Earth's crust
A long crack in the ground where the earth moves.
類義語
fracture (In geology, a more general term; not all fractures are faults.)
コロケーション
fault line
|active fault
|geological fault
テーマ
science
|geography
|nature
例文
- The earthquake was caused by movement along a major fault.
- California lies on the San Andreas Fault.
- Geologists are studying the fault to predict future quakes.
学習者向け例文
- The city is near a big fault.
- A fault can cause earthquakes.
- This is called the San Andreas Fault.
名詞
technical
B2
event
4
failure in a system or device
When a machine or system stops working correctly.
類義語
malfunction ('Malfunction' emphasizes the action of failing; 'fault' can refer to the cause or location of failure.)
コロケーション
power fault
|system fault
|network fault
テーマ
technology
|science
例文
- The train was delayed due to a signal fault.
- There is a fault in the computer's hard drive.
- An electrical fault caused the lights to go out.
学習者向け例文
- The car stopped because of a fault.
- The lights went out from an electrical fault.
- The phone has a network fault.
文法
辞書形
fault
IPA
GB/fˈɔlt/
US/fˈɔlt/
音節・強勢
fault （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fault)
活用形
Noun
- Base: fault
- Plural: fault, faults
関連語
Forms
faults
noun
Core family
faulty
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
faultless
adjective
faultlessly
adverb
Advanced or less common
faultlessness
noun
表現
at fault
1/ˈæt fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
responsible for a problem or accident
Being responsible for something bad that happened.
例文
- The driver was clearly at fault in the accident.
- If anyone’s at fault here, it’s me.
to a fault
1/tə ə fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
too much of a good quality
Having so much of a good quality that it becomes bad.
例文
- He’s generous to a fault.
- She’s honest to a fault, which sometimes upsets people.
find fault (with)
1/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize someone or something
To look for and talk about mistakes in someone or something.
例文
- She always finds fault with my cooking.
- They found fault with the plan immediately.
find fault (with)
2/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize for mistakes or flaws
To say what you think is wrong with someone or something.
例文
- She’s always finding fault with my cooking.
- Instead of finding fault, try to help solve the problem.